Information minister says the residents of gulf countries would get visa on arrival
Mahnoor Ansar
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday announced launch of a new visa policy under which visa fee for the nationals of 126 countries would be waived in order to boost tourism and attract foreign investment in the country.
Addressing a news conference, the minister said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would launch the new visa policy tonight which would allow 126 countries’ residents to visit Pakistan in hassle-free manner.
The new visa policy which is aimed at simplifying the visa process would come into effect tonight,” Tarar said.
According to him, the nationals of these countries would get their visas within 10 minutes after filling an online form which had only 30 questions.
“The visa would be valid for 3 months and could be renewed in no time,” he added.
The minister said the residents of gulf countries would get visa on arrival, while pilgrims would also be facilitated in this regard to boost the religious tourism in the country.
“The beauty and infrastructural development of Pakistan stunned the foreign tourists who left the country with sweet memories,” he said, urging them to visit the country which has opened its doors to the world including travellers, businessmen and investors.
He further added that Pakistan had vast tourism potential and the government wanted the foreigners to witness its beauty which is endowed with stunning green valleys, famous deserts, beautiful oceans and mesmerising landscapes.
